About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Decontamination Technician for our busy service.
The post holder will be part of an Endoscopy Decontamination Team within the Treatment Centre, working over a seven-day week.
Main duties of the job
Understand the functions and clinical use of endoscopes. Have working knowledge of all endoscopes used, to include an overview of the care and maintenance requirements. This fast paced and high patient turnover requires passionate and forward-thinking staff. You must be committed to high standards of infection prevention and control and will need to demonstrate the ability to work as a team member as well as under your own initiative. Having excellent communication skills, along with the ability to think independently.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The trust is also part of Central Cheshire Intergrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local heath partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide safe, effective, and consistent decontamination of endoscopes and associated equipment. The post holder will follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure high-quality decontamination, accurate documentation, and full compliance with national standards (including HTM01-06).
Please see full job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of basic numeracy and literacy.
Desirable
Previous experience in an endoscopic Decontamination setting.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Basic keyboard / computer skills and willing to develop further. Understanding of decontamination issues. Excellent Communication and Attention to detail. The ability to prioritise own workload Experience of working to time frames Manual dexterity.
Experience Essential
Experience in a demanding enviroment.
Desirable
Previous experience in an endoscopy decontamination setting. Experience of track and traceability systems.
Physical Skills Essential
Cleared by Occupational Health to undertake the duties of the role. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description. Ability to undertake the demands of the role which may include working shifts (including night shifts) and taking part in a rota which may include weekends
Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be willing to attend training in line with continues learning. Act in accordance with the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Must be willing to act as a role model. Must be willing to take personal responsibility. Must have the courage to speak up. Must value and appreciate the worth of others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Leighton
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)